MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: During Family Weekend on Oct. 20-23, students shared UW-Madison campus life with visiting family members, from cheering on the women's hockey team to walking on Lakeshore Path to making crafts at Wheelhouse Studio. The annual event, organized by UW's Parent and Family Program, featured activities both on and off campus, including discounted Badger hockey game tickets, Chancellor's Welcome Recept more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- Foley and Lardner, a law firm, issued the following news: Foley & Lardner LLP partner Phil Phillips is recognized as a 2023 Notable Leader in Employment Law by Crain's Detroit Business. Phillips is the managing partner of Foley's Detroit office and a member of the firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group and Automotive Industry team. He counsels and represents business clients across the country in all aspects of labor and employment law, including employment d more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: Gov. Tony Evers, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) celebrated President Joe Biden today recognizing Wisconsin's leadership in the field of personalized medicine and biohealth technology by designating the state as a Regional Technology Hub (RTH). The Regional Technology Hub (RTH) designation from the U.S. Economic Developme more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: With winter just around the corner, UW-Madison employees should review the inclement weather guidelines. Key points include: Only the chancellor has the authority to cancel classes, suspend services and close the campus to the public and employees. Individual schools, colleges, divisions and other campus units will not close unless the whole campus is closed. Employees should use discretion a more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Swarms of children from across Wisconsin buzzed from booth to booth at the Wisconsin Science Festival's Hands-On Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Spread throughout the main floor of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, the event offered kids the opportunity to hold brains, make objects float with superconductivity and jump into an immersive virtual reality experience. At its busiest, about 1,000  more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 24 -- Lowndes, a law firm, issued the following news release: Lowndes recently filed the appellant's initial brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in BenShot, LLC v. 2 Monkey Trading, LLC and Lucky Shot USA, LLC, a case that will determine the proper interpretation of two sections of the newly created Subchapter V of the Bankruptcy Code. Michael Provenzale, lead Creditors' Rights partner at Lowndes, filed the brief on behalf of BenShot, LLC more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 24 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announces $1.2 million in funding available for matching grants to advance strategic deployment of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure along Lake Michigan. The Lake Michigan Circuit is a multi-state initiative with Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana to create a scenic route with reliable charging sta more PR

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- Mid-State Technical College issued the following news on Oct. 23, 2023: The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recently appointed Mid-State Technical College's vice president of Workforce Development & Community Relations, Dr. Bobbi Damrow, to serve on its Commission on Small and Rural Colleges. The commission consists of approximately 24 college administrators from national member institutions. The AACC is the primary advocacy organizatio more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news on Oct. 23, 2023: The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today the recipients of the firm's ninth annual Gonring Pro Bono Awards. The firm is donating $1,000 on behalf of each recipient to the nonprofit organization of their choice. The Gonring Pro Bono Award, done each year in conjunction with National Pro Bono Week, recognizes Quarles personnel who have demonstrated dedication to the dev more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news on Oct. 23, 2023: The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today the recipients of the firm's ninth annual Gonring Pro Bono Awards. The firm is donating $1,000 on behalf of each recipient to the nonprofit organization of their choice. The Gonring Pro Bono Award, done each year in conjunction with National Pro Bono Week, recognizes Quarles personnel who have demonstrated dedication to the dev more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: On Friday, Oct. 20, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin joined students of PA 200: Contemporary Public Policy Issues at the La Follette School of Public Affairs. In a conversation moderated by Susan Yackee, director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs, Sen. Johnson and Chancellor Mnookin emphasized the importance of civil engagement across a wide range of imp more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued the following statement on Oct. 23, 2023: * * * Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today on the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub Designation and Strategy Grant: "Wisconsin's designation as a Biohealth Tech Hub and receipt of the Strategy Grant recognizes the significant role the Universities of Wisconsin play in helping create a statewide biohealth network. Our universities wil more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: As the world marks another International Day of Climate Action on Oct. 24, research from UW-Madison's Center for Healthy Minds suggests that mindfulness techniques may not promote eco-friendly behavior and attitudes as strongly as once believed. Photo by: iStock / golubovy Could general well-being practices like meditation encourage eco-friendly behaviors and attitudes? As the climate crisis ac more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute issued the following news: University of Wisconsin-Madison Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education Cynthia Czajkowski named Christy Remucal as interim director of the Aquatic Sciences Center, which is home to the Wisconsin Sea Grant College Program and the University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute (WRI). Both programs support multidisciplinary research, education and outreach for  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is marking National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week by encouraging all Wisconsinites to take steps to end childhood lead poisoning by getting the facts, helping children get tested for lead exposure, and checking homes for lead hazards. "Every child deserves a healthy start in life." said State Health Officer Paula Tran. "Each year in Wi more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 24 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the WIS 23 (US 14 to County GG) project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk. The Wisconsin Department o more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Wisconsin is among 31 regions selected for the highly competitive Phase 1 Tech Hub designation, chosen from 371 applications across 49 states and four U.S. territories. Along with the Tech Hub designation, Wisconsin was also awarded a Strategy Grant to continue strengthening the state's biohealth ecosystem. Photo: Jeff Miller With today's announcement that Wisconsin has received a Regional Tech more PR